| Meatotino | Eva amam | EPE Foam | Omomi Foam (Pun) |
|---|
| Laufanua | Malie & fine | Rougher | Vaivai, porous |
| Density range (kg / m³) | 30–300 | 15–50 | 10–60 |
| Water absorption | None | Very low | High |
| Elasticity | High | Feololo | Very high (vaivai) |
| Tumau | Sili ona lelei | Good | Fair |
| Common uses | Taaloga, afifiina, meataalo | Aluga, puipuiga | Meaafale, fufulu |
1. Eva amam (Ethylene vinyl acetate)
Vaega:
- Fine and uniform cell structure (luga lamolemole)
- High elasticity and toughness
- Good water resistance and durability
- Can be oti-tipi, vevela-fausia, laminated, pe lolomiina easily
- Density range: 30–300 kg/m³
- Available in various colors and hardness levels
Faaaogaina masani:
- Sports mats, yoga blocks, swimming belts
- Packaging inserts (high-end electronics, meafaigaluega)
- Shoe soles, kneeling pads, meataalo
Faamoemoe: Lamolemole uma, tumau, faaeteete, e le oona
Cons: Slightly more expensive than EPE
2. EPE Foam (Faalauteleina polythylene)
Vaega:
- Lightweight with larger air bubbles / open cells
- Soft and flexible, excellent Faafefe
- Water and chemical resistant
- Density range: 15–50 kg/m³
Faaaogaina masani:
- Afifiina (eletise, glass, meaafale)
- Edge protectors, foam tubes, faʻaʻesega
Faamoemoe: Low cost, good cushioning, reusable
Cons: Rougher surface, less firm than EVA, not suitable for precision cutting
3. Omomi Foam (Polyurethane or PU Foam)
Vaega:
- Tatala-sela fausaga (soft and breathable)
- Very compressible and comfortable
- Absorbs water easily
- Density range: 10–60 kg/m³
Faaaogaina masani:
- Seat cushions, fa'alogoina leo, cosmetic sponges
- Cleaning products, gaskets, alofilima
Faamoemoe: Very soft, mafanafana, low cost
Cons: Absorbs water, poor durability outdoors, not suitable for heavy loads